ep 2
Deep in the forest, far from the burning ruins of Azrevia, Alric knelt before a small, trembling figure.
Zenarius's hands were clenched tight around his mother's pendant, his face streaked with dirt and silent tears. The child who had laughed hours ago was gone - what remained was a boy born of blood and grief.
Zenarius Caelum Azrevia (9 y/o)E
I failed them.
Zenarius's voice cracked, barely a whisper.
Zenarius Caelum Azrevia (9 y/o)E
I should've stayed...fought...
Alric gripped his shoulders firmly.
Alric Frolov (royal knight)A
No, my prince. You will live. You will rise. And you will take back what is yours.
The knight drew his bloodied sword and held it before Zenarius.
Alric Frolov (royal knight)A
I swear upon my life, on the blood of your mother and father...I will raise you stronger. Wisher. Deadlier than the snakes who stole your throne. And one day, you will return.
Zenarius wiped his eyes, jaw clenched.
Zenarius Caelum Azrevia (9 y/o)E
For them.
Zenarius Caelum Azrevia (9 y/o)E
For Eirien.
Alric Frolov (royal knight)A
For Azrevia.
And in that moment, a child became a warrior.
The throne room was draped in black, but the grief was a performance.
Valen was on the floor, handkerchief in hand, dabbing at dry eyes as nobles wept for the king and queen they secretly betrayed.
Beside him stood Devrien, too young to understand the acting, staring at Eirien with hesitant longing.
Eirien stood cold and unflinching, dressed in mourning white. His eyes once alive, were empty now. His voice was ice.
Eirien Drae Azrevia (8 y/o)RDO
They're not gone.
Random Noble
Young master Eirien...please...the King and Queen-
Eirien Drae Azrevia (8 y/o)RDO
I said they're not gone!
Eirien snapped, the hall falling silent.
He turned his gaze to Valen Balthor, sharp and unforgiving.
Eirien Drae Azrevia (8 y/o)RDO
💭You're a liar💭
But Valen only sighed, clutching his chest theatrically.
Valen Balthor(head of house Balthor)DA
So much sorrow...his poor child's heart is broken...I will care for him as my own.
Devrien smiled faintly, watching Eirien.
Devrien Balthor (11 y/o)DA
💭You'll be mine now.💭
And the first chain was forged.
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